The nurse is caring for a patient with TB who is being treated with capreomycin. During the assessment, the patient states that he has been a little dizzy lately, and he asks the nurse to repeat bits of the conversation multiple times.
Why would this concern the nurse?
a. Dizziness may indicate head congestion from the TB.
b. Hearing loss is associated with capreomycin toxicity.
c. The patient displays worsening symptoms of TB.
d. This is an indication that the patient should be checked for urinary retention.
Question 2
The nurse is providing care to a patient with tuberculosis who is taking ethambutol (Myambutol). Which statement by the patient indicates a correct understanding of the effects of ethambutol?
a. Dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased urinary output are common with this drug, but they will subside over time.
b. Constipation will be a problem, so I will increase the fiber in my diet.
c. I will need to have my eyes checked periodically while I am taking this drug.
d. This medication may cause my bodily secretions to turn bluish green.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Patient teaching: nail assessment
Patient teaching: rectal and anal assessment
A physician uses a portable electronic tablet to enter patient data while in the examination room.
Patient health history form.
A partnership between the patient and the health care provider.